Skern Adventure Abbotsham
Skern Adventure Abbotsham, on the North Devon coast, offers flexible, budget-friendly accommodation to individuals, couples, families as well as large and small groups.
Skern Adventure Abbotsham, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP.
Call Reception on 01237 418528
Wallet-friendly hostel accommodation near Westward Ho! beach and Bideford.
Skern Adventure Abbotsham is perfectly located 2 miles from Westward Ho! Beach (Blue Flag award), near to the historic port town of Bideford on the North Devon coast. It offers a comprehensive choice of wallet-friendly hostel-style, ultra flexible accommodation in this beautiful part of the country.
Surfers, swimmers, kayakers, & paddle boarders will love the long sandy stretch of sand at Westward Ho!. While for walkers and cyclists the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail pass very close by.
Your accommodation choices include: A bed in small shared dorms, private twin en suite rooms. 6-bed bunk rooms, a large Eco Lodge which sleeps 28 or the whole site (max group size 224). All bedding is provided. There is a cafe and a shop on site where you can get all your meals. There are no self catering facilities but catering can be provide for whole site bookings. There is a large dining hall large enough to seat the whole group.
In term time the whole site and the optional comprehensive range of outdoor activities are very popular with school groups. While throughout the year round faith groups, clubs, gatherings of friends & families, reunions, corporate groups also enjoy full or partial site bookings. Stag and hen groups are also welcome and outdoor activities can be organised for small groups or families, (please enquire for more details).
Surfers, swimmers, kayakers, & paddle boarders will love the long sandy stretch of sand at Westward Ho!. While for walkers and cyclists the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail pass very close by.
Your accommodation choices include: A bed in small shared dorms, private twin en suite rooms. 6-bed bunk rooms, a large Eco Lodge which sleeps 28 or the whole site (max group size 224). All bedding is provided. There is a cafe and a shop on site where you can get all your meals. There are no self catering facilities but catering can be provide for whole site bookings. There is a large dining hall large enough to seat the whole group.
In term time the whole site and the optional comprehensive range of outdoor activities are very popular with school groups. While throughout the year round faith groups, clubs, gatherings of friends & families, reunions, corporate groups also enjoy full or partial site bookings. Stag and hen groups are also welcome and outdoor activities can be organised for small groups or families, (please enquire for more details).
Skern Adventure Abbotsham offers flexible, wallet-friendly accommodation on the North Devon coast near to Bideford. Individuals, couples, families & groups of all sizes (up to a max of 224) are all welcome. There's a shop & a cafe on site & full catering packages for whole site bookings. N.B. there are no self catering facilities. The South West Coast Path & The Tarka Trail pass close by.
Skern Adventure Abbotsham is perfectly located 2 miles from Westward Ho! Beach (Blue Flag award), near to the historic port town of Bideford on the North Devon coast. It offers a comprehensive choice of wallet-friendly hostel-style, ultra flexible accommodation in this beautiful part of the country.
Surfers, swimmers, kayakers, & paddle boarders will love the long sandy stretch of sand at Westward Ho!. While for walkers and cyclists the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail pass very close by.
Your accommodation choices include: A bed in small shared dorms, private twin en suite rooms. 6-bed bunk rooms, a large Eco Lodge which sleeps 28 or the whole site (max group size 224). All bedding is provided. There is a cafe and a shop on site where you can get all your meals. There are no self catering facilities but catering can be provide for whole site bookings. There is a large dining hall large enough to seat the whole group.
In term time the whole site and the optional comprehensive range of outdoor activities are very popular with school groups. While throughout the year round faith groups, clubs, gatherings of friends & families, reunions, corporate groups also enjoy full or partial site bookings. Stag and hen groups are also welcome and outdoor activities can be organised for small groups or families, (please enquire for more details).
Surfers, swimmers, kayakers, & paddle boarders will love the long sandy stretch of sand at Westward Ho!. While for walkers and cyclists the South West Coast Path and the Tarka Trail pass very close by.
Your accommodation choices include: A bed in small shared dorms, private twin en suite rooms. 6-bed bunk rooms, a large Eco Lodge which sleeps 28 or the whole site (max group size 224). All bedding is provided. There is a cafe and a shop on site where you can get all your meals. There are no self catering facilities but catering can be provide for whole site bookings. There is a large dining hall large enough to seat the whole group.
In term time the whole site and the optional comprehensive range of outdoor activities are very popular with school groups. While throughout the year round faith groups, clubs, gatherings of friends & families, reunions, corporate groups also enjoy full or partial site bookings. Stag and hen groups are also welcome and outdoor activities can be organised for small groups or families, (please enquire for more details).
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Beds & Rooms:
224: 8x Eco Lodges (28: 4x6, 2x twin ensuite)Open:
April - October. All year for sole use.Price per night:
Bed £15. Private en suite £40. Bunkroom (6 bed) £90. Enquire for whole site.Booking:
Rooms can be booked online. For group bookings or to discuss tailored residential packages, please get in touch with our team.Directions:
From Bideford Town Centre: Head north on the A39 towards Abbotsham. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. The centre will be on your left.Public Transport :
There is a bus stop 1 minutes walk from the centre, served by bus lines 15, 15A, 21, 21A, 319, 5B, and 85. Nearest train station is in Barnstaple: take the Stagecoach 319 bus from Barnstaple town centre towards Hartland.Walks :
Long Distance Walks South West Coast Path Devon Coast to Coast Tarka Trail
Long Distance WalksFamily Friendly Large Hostels National Landscape North Devon Coast National Landscape School Residentials Close to a Pub Individuals welcome Outdoor Education Centes Camping Accessible to disabled people Stag and Hens
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Our residential programmes create the space for young people to discover what they’re capable of.
July 11th 2026
At Skern, adventure is how learning comes to life. Through shared challenges and real experiences, children and young people build confidence, develop practical skills, and discover what they’re capable of. Living and learning together encourages teamwork, communication and problem solving in a way the classroom can’t replicate. It’s hands-on, fully present, and rooted in the outdoors where learning feels real and stays with them.
The Skern Adventure residential programme combines accommodation with on-site and off-site activities to deliver high-quality outdoor education. We tailor each programme to your school’s needs, working with you before and during your stay to ensure your learning objectives are met. You will be assigned a Course Director to oversee the experience, ensuring every pupil gets the most from their time with us.
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